Sporting News recruiting writer Brian McLaughlin continues his position-by-position look at some of the top players in the country. Today, a look at offensive guards and centers.

OFFENSIVE GUARDS/CENTERS

Kyle Bosch

St. Francis (Wheaton, Ill.)

6-5/285

Noteworthy: Bosch is one of the top players in a Michigan class that is already clearly the best overall 2013 group in the nation. The highlight of this class so far is its linemen, and Bosch is one of the best.

His take on schools: The lineman committed to the Wolverines over offers from Notre Dame and Alabama, among others.

Tyrone Crowder

Richmond Sr. (Rockingham, N.C.)

6-2/315

Crowder says: “(Coaches) say I’m very explosive, I have fast feet and great pad level. They say I’m flexible and I never get pushed back off the line and I get the job done on the field and in school.”

His take on schools: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee are some of the schools offering Crowder. “I’m wide open … everything’s pretty even.”

David Dawson

Cass Tech (Detroit)

6-5/305

Dawson says: “A lot of coaches say they like my aggressiveness, my athleticism, hands, feet and I finish to the whistle. I’m a BCS level (lineman) because I’m very coachable, always ready for competition.”

His take on schools: Dawson is another outstanding Michigan recruit on the line. “I love this class a lot. We are going to do some big things in Ann Arbor. Now we just need skill players to run behind us or catch the ball, because our O-line is elite.”

Noteworthy: Dillard is quickly making his way to the three-dozen scholarship offer level. He attracted offers from every BCS conference except the Big 12.

His take on schools: Dillard committed to Florida in April over offers from Florida State as well as after taking visits to Michigan State, Clemson, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.

Darius James

Harker Heights (Killeen, Texas)

6-6/320

James says: “I think college coaches like my play because I work hard and I’m coachable and the only reason I’ve earned these offers is because I’m in the right place at the right time, and I’m versatile.”

His take on schools: James recently committed to Texas and is clearly one of the Longhorns’ top prospects. He could play center or guard in college.

Brandon Kublanow

Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

6-2/290

Kublanow says: “I think people like the way I get after people and the way I go until the whistle blows separates me from everyone else—and my footwork and hips and hands.”

His take on schools: Clemson, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and UCLA are a few of his offers. “At this point I’m pretty wide open with recruiting.”

Reeve Koehler

St. Louis (Honolulu)

6-3/325

Koehler says: “I believe that coaches see that I’m serious on the field and that my style of play is aggressive and dominant. With that being said, I feel like my work ethic both on and off the field (and) my dedication is drawing the attention of college coaches.”

His take on schools: Oregon, Iowa, Utah, Cal and UCLA are some of his offers. “They’ve seen me play and at football camps in Hawaii. I’m wide open and considering all options and what will help me get to the next level.”

Mahon says: “College coaches say that they love my playing style and how I am very athletic and well put together for a 310-pound lineman. They love how I am aggressive and finish my blocks.”

His take on schools: Mahon chose Penn State over Rutgers, West Virginia, Boston College and UConn.

Khaliel Rodgers

Red Lion Christian (Bear, Del.)

6-3/300

Rodgers says: “The major thing coaches like about my game is my aggressive attitude. I have sort of a gutsiness when I finish a block or a pancake … I’m always having to work harder because of where I’m from (Delaware) to make me a BCS level recruit.”

His take on schools: Nearby schools West Virginia and Rutgers want him badly, while UConn and Cincinnati have also offered. But several SEC powers are snooping around, too. “I will be letting the world know where I’m going at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Game.”

Romelius Rhone

George Bush (Richmond, Texas)

6-4/270

Rhone says: “I’m a leader on the field. My technique is good and I come off my block with a flat back.”

His take on schools: Rhone named his top five: “Alabama, Oregon, TCU, LSU and OU (Oklahoma).”

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Baylen Brown

O’Connor (Helotes, Texas)

6-4/290

Brown says: “Colleges say I am very aggressive off the ball. I punish kids when I finish. I think I’m a BCS player because I am the right size at 6-4, 290 and I’m very coachable and have the ability to do what is asked of me.”

His take on schools: Brown has offers from Baylor and Purdue. “I’m very heavily recruited by Texas Tech, Purdue, TCU, SMU, Arkansas, Kansas State, Mississippi State and Kansas. My top five are Texas Tech, Purdue, TCU, Arkansas and Kansas State. Texas is also looking at me a lot.”